Sushi Ran, San Francisco

Sushi Ran, rated one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area by critics and locals alike, is an Asian culinary haven. Chefs Haruo Komatsu and Scott Whitman work wonders to create truly delectable dishes of traditional Japanese sushi and inventive fusion cuisine. The excess rush of loyal customers and tourists led the owner Yoshi Tome to open a wine bar alongside the eatery, and sushi eaters' competitions and picnics are also held often.